06:00-01
P-Lansdowne-shooting
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#596-34
SS=murder inv
Dozens of friends returned to the murder scene to remember the 17- year- old
who was gunned down Wednesday night.
Friends say Antwan Gray was apparently going about his normal routine,
hoping to meet up with some friends.
That's when the gunfire erupted.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Wednesday Night;
Gray was shot more than once... and when police got to the scene, they found
him lying in the middle of the street... already dead.
SUPER=04-Yesterday;
Yesterday a group of his friends placed a rose-clad wreath at the crime
scene... and spray painted his name on the adjacent walls.
They said he had no enemies.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:15:46
IN Q=None, none, none.
((LATANYA FOSTER/VICTIM'S FRIEND: NONE, NONE, NONE. TOO MANY PEOPLE OUT HERE
LOVED ANTWAN LIKE THAT. THE ONLY THING I CAN THINK OF IS THAT SOMEBODY WAS JUST
JEALOUS. YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING? ))
SUPER=01-Latanya Foster/Victim's Friend;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=what i'm saying?
(----------------)
VO-NAT
At this point authorities have not made any arrests...
They're asking for anyone with information to call city police headquarters.
(----------------)
Tuggle
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#96-90
GRAPHIC=NONE
Lem Tuggle became the second man executed in Virginia this week.
He was executed last night for the rape and murder of Jessie Haven in 19-83.
One year later he and five other death row inmates made national headlines
with their escape.
Ellen Qualls has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=@File; :00
SUPER=01-David Botkins/Corrections Spokesman;:08
SUPER=01-Steve Smallshaw/Media Witness; :22
SUPER=01-Henry Heller/Death Penalty Protester; :53
SUPER=03-Jarratt; 1:02
SUPER=@ellen1; 1:17
RUNS=1:29
OUT Q=News 7 Jarratt
CRASH-TWA
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=none
Investigators in the crash of T-W-A Flight 800 are talking to the crew of a
Saudi jetliner.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dulles Airport;
The Saudi plane was almost directly over the T-W-A crash site yesterday when
crew members say they saw a streak of light below them.
Investigators want to know if there's a connection between the streak and
the T-W-A crash in July, which is still unsolved.
(----------------)
TV-RATINGS
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=kids tv
The Television industry is close to adopting a voluntary rating system for
T-V shows, much like the one currently used for movies.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
But Motion Picture Association of America President Jack Valenti, who is
leading the group working on the rating system, warns that the T-V industry
will accept its OWN system for rating programs or no system at all.
He says any other rating system forced upon the industry by Congress will be
met with an immediate lawsuit.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((WE'RE SPECIFYING THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC VIOLENCE, INTENSE OVERT
SEX, COURSE LANGUAGE...IS THAT VAGUE?"
))
SUPER=01-Jack Valenti/Motion Picture Assoc. President;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=is that vague.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
But critics charge the voluntary rating will result in the softest
possible ratings for shows-- so as not to scare off advertisers.
(----------------)
Puppyland
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-92
GRAPHIC=NONE
W-S-L-S TV 10 left the courthouse the winner last night in a 10-million
dollar libel case.
The T-V Station's General Manager called it "a victory for the media."
Keith Humphry has the verdict.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We the jury
SUPER=02-Judge Pat Doherty/Roanoke Circuit Court; :00
SUPER=10-Shamarie Marshall/Former Puppyland Employee; :23
SUPER=01-Chris Benson/Puppyland Owner; :40
SUPER=01-Bill Foy/WSLS-TV News Director; :51
SUPER=01-Randy Smith/WSLS-TV General Manager; 1:06
SUPER=@keith2; 1:14
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=Humphry, NEWS 7.
((
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:11:50
IN Q=
((WE THE JURY UNANIMOUSLY FIND OUR VERDICT IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANT AMY
MARTIN.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=
Former Puppyland employee Amy Martin was the only one in the courtroom who
displayed even the slightest reaction.
Puppyland Owner Chris Benson didn't flinch as he learned he'd lost the
case.
Though he was not the one on trial, he'd spent three days listening to
former employees and customers tell tales of animal abuse.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT from 12/11 11:13:00
IN Q=Once I saw
((ONCE I SAW HIM HIT A POODLE IN THE FACE WITH A WIRE BRUSH, THREE OR FOUR
TIMES.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=4 times.
Though Benson had failed to convince the jury that HE was the victim of
what he contends were false statements aired on Channel 10, Benson couldn't say
whether he regrets filing the lawsuit.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:16"45
IN Q=You know up on the
(( ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=the stand. it showed for itself.
Channel 10's News Director said the station has never backed away from the
series of reports by reporter Kris Loyd.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT Foy 20:26:05
IN Q=We felt from the begining
(( ))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=they were factual.
Though certain inaccuracies were pointed out during the trial, the station
manager said he didn't find any holes in the stories.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:23"50
IN Q=
((EVERYTHING COULD HAVE BEEN DONE DIFFERENTLY, BUT I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH THE
WAY THAT IT WAS DONE.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=
Reporter Loyd had left the courthouse by the time the verdicts were read.
None of the jurors- -six women and one man- -was willing to discuss the case
once it was over.
Keith Humphry NEWS-7.))
Stallins
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-88
GRAPHIC=Stallins
Penny Stallins says she wants a second chance.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;
Yesterday, the former teacher and amateur golf champion apologized for using
illegal drugs.
Stallins was in Salem Circuit Court for sentencing on drug possession
charges.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 00:18:54
IN Q=I'm very remorseful
((PENNY STALLINS/DEFENDANT: I'M VERY REMORSEFUL. I'VE HAD THIS DIRTY LITTLE
SECRET, AND I'M TERRIBLY REGRETFUL THAT I'VE USED DRUGS, AND I'VE USED DRUGS
WHILE I'VE TAUGHT OTHERS NOT TO USE DRUGS.))
SUPER=01-Penny Stallins/Defendant;
RUNS=:27
OUT Q=use drugs.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
The judge suspended her jail sentence, and ordered community service.
Stallins still faces sentencing in Botetourt County for possession of
cocaine with intent to distribute.
P-Together
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=abr
TAPE#596-40
GRAPHIC=Together
The Together Dating Service Franchise in Roanoke was locked up tight
yesterday.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Customers say after signing an expensive contract, the service they were
promised never came through.
For a thousand dollars Claudia Ramsey got phone numbers, but NO dates.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 596-35 50:12
IN Q=Nothing, I never
((NOTHING, I NEVER HAD, IT'S BEEN, JANUARY FIFTH IT'LL BE ONE YEAR, I HAVEN'T
MET THE FIRST PERSON ))
SUPER=01-Claudia Ramsey/Together Client
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=the first person
(----------------)
VO-NAT
There is a contract that all clients sign concerning screening applicants.
Don Ward says he ended up running into his date's husband.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 96-93 38:25
IN Q=I was upset
((DON WARD: I WAS UPSET BECAUSE I WASN'T TOLD THE TRUTH BY HER, OR THE DATING
SERVICE WASN'T AND THEY DIDN'T CHECK))
SUPER=01-Don Ward/Prospective Client;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=they didn't check
(----------------)
VO-NAT
It turns out many people have complained about Together's services to the
Better Business Bureau.
The former franchise owner John Byron said the complaints were against the
Corporate Organization, not the Roanoke business.
The Bureau said the complaints were directed at Roanoke.
**pinnacle board fullscreen**
If you're a customer and have any questions about your account, you can
call the office in Greensboro, North Carolina at 1-800-988-5344.
(----------------)
TWA
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=none
F-B-I agents are talking to the crew of a Saudi Airlines 7-47.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dulles Airport;
Yesterday the pilots reported seeing a streak of light in the sky as they
flew directly over the spot where T-W-A flight 800 exploded in July.
Investigators want to know if there's a connection between the streak and
the T-W-A crash, which is still unsolved.
(----------------)
wipe/wipe/wipe
AIRLINE-SAFETY
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=wipe wipe wipe
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
4:02;29
In the wake of recent air disasters the airline industry has taken a major
step to make flying safer.
At the White House yesterday the President and top airline executives
announced plans to place smoke detectors in the cargo holds of all commercial
planes.
It is widely suspected that a cargo-hold fire, like the one simulated here,
may have caused the Valujet crash in Florida that killed 110 people.
(----------------)
SAUDI
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=none
Despite published reports the White House says there are no plans to attack
Iran in retaliation for last June's truck-bombing in Saudi Arabia that killed
19 American airmen.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Saudi Arabia/June 25;
4:09:18
The "Los Angeles Times" yesterday reported that the Pentagon is planning
attacks against Iran if investigators find that Iran had a hand in the
explosion.
SUPER=03-Washington DC/Yesterday;
4:07:54
However, a Clinton Administration official says that there are no
conclusions about who is to blame for the bombing and that talk of retaliation
is premature.
(----------------)
WIPE/WIPE/WIPE
RENO
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=wipe wipe wipe
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
President Clinton is expected to announce today his plans for Attorney
General Janet Reno.
Most signs point to her staying on in the Cabinet.
The President met with Reno last night and called the session wonderful.
(----------------)
2-Tuggle
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#96-90
GRAPHIC=NONE
Lem Tuggle raped Jessie Haven in 19-83. He shot her in the chest and threw
her body in an embankment.
Just four months earlier he was paroled from the murder sentence of 17- year-
old of Shirley Brickey.
One year later he and five other death row inmates made national headlines
with their escape.
Last night he was put to death.
Ellen Qualls has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=@File; :00
SUPER=01-David Botkins/Corrections Spokesman;:08
SUPER=01-Steve Smallshaw/Media Witness; :22
SUPER=01-Henry Heller/Death Penalty Protester; :53
SUPER=03-Jarratt; 1:02
SUPER=@ellen1; 1:17
RUNS=1:29
OUT Q=News 7 Jarratt
5-Whooping-Cough
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-37
GRAPHIC=whooping cough
Across the country, outbreaks of whooping cough-- or PER-TUSS-IS-- have
doctors concerned.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Those most at risk are young babies who often catch (purr-TUSS-is)
pertussis from people who don't even know they have the disease.
Older children and adults usually don't get that sick with pertussis, they
get more of a persistent cough.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:33:33
IN Q=Definitely
(( DR. JAMES TODD/PEDIATRICIAN: DEFINITELY OLDER KIDS AND ADULTS CAN SPREAD
PERTUSSIS. THE PROBLEM IS
YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HAS PERTUSSIS AND WHO DOESN'T.))
SUPER=01-Dr. James Todd/Pediatrician; :
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=who doesn't
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Immunizations don't prevent pertussis, but shots do make the disease less
severe.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:34:01
IN Q=The most important
((THE MOST IMPORTANT THING A PARENT CAN DO IS MAKE SURE THEIR BABIES,
THEIR INFANTS ARE PROPERLY IMMUNIZED AT THE RIGHT TIME. ))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=the right time.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
If you've had a chronic cough, avoid close contact with a young child until
you've been seen by a doctor.
(-------------)
5-Flu
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=cst
TAPE#596-41
GRAPHIC=FLU
Millions of Americans are now suffering from the flu.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
And as bad as the chest pains, the sore throat, the runny nose and
headache are-- experts say, in terms of numbers-- the worst is yet to come.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:24:49
IN Q=I don't think
(( DR. KEIJI FUKUDA/CDC: I DON'T THINK WE'VE SEEN THE PEAK YET. I DON'T THINK
IT'S POSSIBLE TO PREDICT WHEN WE'LL SEE THE PEAK ))
SUPER=01-Dr. Keiji Fukuda/CDC; :
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=the peak.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Anyone who is not sick now, can still receive a flu shot.
But even after the inoculation, there's a two-week window before the
protection kicks in.
(------------------)
5-Smoking-Drug
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=cst
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=kicking the habit
A new drug to help smokers quit could be getting government approval.
One thing that sets this drug apart from others: It does not contain
nicotine.
It's an anti-depressant currently sold under the name "Wellbutrin."
A federal panel is recommending the F-D-A approve it for use by smokers.
The drug appears to reduce their desire for tobacco, sometimes even making
cigarettes taste bad to smokers.
(toss to bump)
Lansdowne-Murder
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#96-103
GRAPHIC=Murder Investigation
Friends of a murder victim held a make-shift memorial service yesterday in
Northwest Roanoke.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
They poured out one dozen bottles of beer where a wreath was placed in
Antwan Gray's memory.
The group also spray painted his name on the adjacent walls.
SUPER=04-Wednesday Night;
The 17- year- old was shot multiple times Wednesday night at the 24-hundred
block of Centre Avenue.
When police arrived, Gray was lying in the middle of the street, already
dead.
Friends say they're still in shock... because they thought everyone liked
him.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:15:28
IN Q=Everyone
((LATANYA FOSTER/VICTIM'S FRIEND: EVERYONE LOVED ANTWAN. THERE'S NOT NO PLACE
UP HERE THAT ANTWAN COULDN'T HAVE WENT, COULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN MAD LOVE FROM.
COULDN'T GOT NOTHING FROM NOBODY. ANTWAN WAS COOL WITH EVERYBODY UP HERE. ))
SUPER=01-Latanya Foster/Victim's Friend;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=up here
(----------------)
VO-NAT
No arrests have been made in the case.
And authorities are asking anyone with information to call Roanoke Police
headquarters.
(----------------)
2-Puppyland
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-92
GRAPHIC=NONE
Channel 10 left the courthouse the winner last night in a 10-million dollar
libel case.
The T-V Station's General Manager called it "a victory for all media."
Keith Humphry has the verdict.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We the jury
SUPER=02-Judge Pat Doherty/Roanoke Circuit Court; :00
SUPER=10-Shamarie Marshall/Former Puppyland Employee; :23
SUPER=01-Chris Benson/Puppyland Owner; :40
SUPER=01-Bill Foy/WSLS-TV News Director; :51
SUPER=01-Randy Smith/WSLS-TV General Manager; 1:06
SUPER=@keith2; 1:14
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=Humphry, NEWS 7.
((
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:11:50
IN Q=
((WE THE JURY UNANIMOUSLY FIND OUR VERDICT IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANT AMY
MARTIN.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=
Former Puppyland employee Amy Martin was the only one in the courtroom who
displayed even the slightest reaction.
Puppyland Owner Chris Benson didn't flinch as he learned he'd lost the
case.
Though he was not the one on trial, he'd spent three days listening to
former employees and customers tell tales of animal abuse.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT from 12/11 11:13:00
IN Q=Once I saw
((ONCE I SAW HIM HIT A POODLE IN THE FACE WITH A WIRE BRUSH, THREE OR FOUR
TIMES.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=4 times.
Though Benson had failed to convince the jury that HE was the victim of
what he contends were false statements aired on Channel 10, Benson couldn't say
whether he regrets filing the lawsuit.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:16"45
IN Q=You know up on the
(( ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=the stand. it showed for itself.
Channel 10's News Director said the station has never backed away from the
series of reports by reporter Kris Loyd.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT Foy 20:26:05
IN Q=We felt from the begining
(( ))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=they were factual.
Though certain inaccuracies were pointed out during the trial, the station
manager said he didn't find any holes in the stories.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:23"50
IN Q=
((EVERYTHING COULD HAVE BEEN DONE DIFFERENTLY, BUT I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH THE
WAY THAT IT WAS DONE.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=
Reporter Loyd had left the courthouse by the time the verdicts were read.
None of the jurors- -six women and one man- -was willing to discuss the case
once it was over.
Keith Humphry NEWS-7.))
Mill-Mountain
vo/b of zoo lights
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=bmy
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=mill mountain zoo
Mill Mountain Zoo keepers are busy getting ready for Santa's arrival.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Many strands of lights will decorate the trees and exhibits during the
holidays.
A "Holiday celebration with the animals" is this Saturday.
There should be plenty to see.
The zoo's animals are as active as ever-- even in the cold weather.
(/////SOT/////)
11 26 13 00 - 11 26 23 00
SOT
IN Q=A lot of the
((BETH HARTSEL/ZOO KEEPER: A LOT OF THE ANIMALS NOW CAN TAKE THE WINTER
TEMPERATURES SO A LOT ARE MORE ACTIVE THAN IN THE SUMMER. ))
SUPER=01-Beth Hartsel/Animal Care Supervisor;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=in the summer.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Animal diets are strictly regulated, so if you planned to bring the animals
holiday treats, it's best to give them to the zoo keepers to pass out.
(/////SOT/////)
11 25 27 00 - 11 25 39 00
SOT
IN Q=We'd ask to
((BETH HARTSEL/ZOO KEEPER: WE'D ASK TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE KEEPERS TO DISTRIBUTE
TO THE ANIMALS. PEOPLE LIKE TO FEED AND IT'S NOT ALWAYS GOOD FOR THAT
PARTICULAR ANIMAL.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=that particular animal.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The holiday celebration Saturday is from 1 to 8pm.
If you bring a Toy for tot's you'll get a picture with Santa.
(----------------)
4-Scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=nba
Glen Robinson dumped in 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks stunned the Seattle
SuperSonics 100-to-97.
For last night's scores let's check the boards.
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wipe to scores
SUPER=#556
SUPER=X5028
SUPER=0096-/Golden State/79/j/New York/90////Seattle/97/j/Milwaukee/100///;
SUPER=x5009
SUPER=0096-/Detroit/96/j/Houston/115///j/Phoenix/95//Utah/87///;
SUPER=x5009
SUPER=0096-/Vancouver/78/j/Portland/99////San Antonio/94/j/L.A.
Clippers/97///;
SUPER=x5009
SUPER=0096-j/Sacramento/93//Dallas/86///;
SUPER=X5031
SUPER=0103-j/New Jersey/7//Boston/4////Hartford/2/j/Philadelphia/3///;
SUPER=x5009
SUPER=0103-/Edmonton/2//Tampa Bay/2//Overtime//Chicago/2/j/Detroit/6///;
SUPER=x5009
SUPER=0103-j/Calgary/5//Los Angeles/1///;
RUNS=:49
oc= LAST SCORE
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SUPER=x5000;Set Dissolve
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